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Open World video games have taken the gaming world by storm, with most of the anticipated games and the most memorable games are often ones that allow you to travel in a vast open world.
Even if a game is not strictly open world, it could still allow you to travel. The most popular and loved forms of travel in games are cars and trains.
We asked the community about their most favorite games that let you ride a train to travel around the map, and compiled those into a list for our readers’ pleasure.
Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is an action role-playing game developed by the Polish studio CD Projekt Red. Set in the fictional metropolis of Night City, California, within a dystopian Cyberpunk universe, the game immerses players in a sprawling open-world environment. You assume the role of V, a mercenary with a cybernetic “bio-chip” containing the engram of legendary rockstar and terrorist Johnny Silverhand (voiced by Keanu Reeves). As Johnny’s memories begin overwriting V’s own, the two must work together to separate and save V’s life.
Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 is a Western-themed action-adventure game developed and published by Rockstar Games. Set in an expansive open-world environment, the game transports players to a fictionalized version of the United States in 1899. You experience the story through the eyes of Arthur Morgan, an outlaw and member of the Van der Linde gang. As the Wild West era draws to a close, Arthur grapples with survival amidst government forces, rival gangs, and other adversaries. The game seamlessly blends first- and third-person perspectives, allowing you to freely explore the vast landscape, engage in shootouts, go hunting, ride horses, and interact with a rich cast of non-player characters.
Grand Theft Auto
Grand Theft Auto (GTA) is a legendary action-adventure video game series that has left an indelible mark on gaming culture. Created by British development house Rockstar North (formerly known as DMA Design) and published by Rockstar Games, GTA is synonymous with open-world freedom and gritty storytelling. The series lets players roam vast, fictional cities inspired by real-life locations—from Liberty City (akin to New York City) to San Andreas (a nod to San Francisco) and Vice City (Miami vibes). The gameplay centers around criminal activities, missions, and side quests, with a mix of driving, shooting, and occasional role-playing elements.
Train Simulator
Train Simulator is an immersive first-person simulation game that allows players to step into the shoes of a train operator. Developed by Dovetail Games, it caters to rail enthusiasts and those curious about the intricacies of locomotive operation.
Watch Dogs
Watch Dogs is an action-adventure game series developed by Ubisoft. It plunges players into a dangerous world where technology and society collide. In the Watch Dogs universe, you become Aiden Pearce—an antihero with a unique skill set: hacking. Set in a fully simulated living city (often Chicago), the game lets you wield your smartphone like a digital Swiss Army knife. You control the city’s infrastructure in real time: manipulate traffic lights to cause a 30-car pileup, stop a train and hop aboard to evade authorities, or swiftly raise a drawbridge to escape capture. Anything connected to the ctOS (central operating system) becomes your weapon.
Satisfactory
Satisfactory is a captivating first-person open-world factory building game that combines creativity, exploration, and automation. Developed by Coffee Stain Studios, it drops players onto an alien planet—Massage-2 (AB)b—where they take on the role of pioneers working for FICSIT Incorporated
Factorio
Factorio is a captivating construction and management simulation game that immerses players in the art of building and maintaining factories. In this 2D world, you’ll mine resources, research technologies, construct intricate infrastructure, automate production, and—brace yourself—fight off enemies. Imagine chopping trees, mining ores, and crafting basic mechanical arms and transport belts by hand, and then slowly automating all of this.
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